'Just the beginning': NASA leaders celebrate Artemis II crew's return, shift focus to Artemis III
NASA Chief Jared Isaacman hails crew, reaffirms permanent Moon base plans and future missions.
Published: 20 hours ago | By Sandip Kishan
'Integrity's astronauts, back on Earth': NASA's Artemis II crew returns safely after historic Moon mission
Orion splashes down in the Pacific at 5:07 PM Pacific Time, as astronauts complete 10-day mission beyond the Moon's far side.
Updated: 1 day ago | By Sandip Kishan
Will the helium leak in Orion affect Artemis II's re-entry? Here's what NASA says
The leak is what led to NASA cancelling the manual piloting demo on Wednesday.
Published: 1 day ago | By Sandip Kishan
Artemis II: NASA completes second correction burn to fine-tune the crew's return trajectory
This is the second of three burns meant to fine-tune Orion’s angle of entry into Earth's atmosphere.
Published: 1 day ago | By Pranjal Nath
‘Things have to go right’: As Artemis II crew heads for re-entry, NASA can leave no room for error
The final preparations for the return of the astronauts are underway. The crew is supposed to splash down at 8:07 pm EST off the coast of San Diego.
Published: 1 day ago | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II splashdown is scheduled for April 10—here's how NASA will bring the crew home safely
Following splashdown, a couple of helicopters will carry the crew to the USS John P. Murtha, stationed in the landing zone.
Updated: 1 day ago | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II mission update: NASA cancels final manual piloting test of Orion capsule
A docking camera test had also been scheduled for the evening, which was also canceled.
Published: 2 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
'Not the Moon you see from Earth': NASA’s Christina Koch describes the view from Artemis II’s Orion
Artemis II crew, once again, shared their experiences so far on the mission during the furthest ever interview conducted.
Published: 6 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II: NASA working to resolve 'burning smell' reported by crew and issues venting wastewater
The smell remains under investigation, while partial success has been achieved in venting liquid waste.
Updated: 6 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis program remains safe even as Donald Trump proposes a massive $5.6 billion NASA budget cut
A $5.6 billion cut means NASA will have $18.8 billion for the 2027 fiscal year which begins on October 1.
Published: 7 days ago | By Saubhagya Mukherjee
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 astronaut reveals he temporarily lost the ability to speak in space
Flight surgeons are still unsure why astronaut Michael Fincke lost speech on ISS mid-mission.
Published: Apr 3, 2026 | By Nibedita Sen
Saturn has an asymmetric magnetic shield, unlike Earth, suggests NASA's Cassini mission data
The gas giant’s rapid rotation and its active moons have contributed to such asymmetry.
Published: Apr 2, 2026 | By Biplab Das
Artemis II: NASA confirms brief communications blackout after launch
Ground teams suddenly lost the crew’s voice during a satellite handover, before contact resumed.
Published: Apr 2, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
'We are going for all humanity': NASA's Artemis II successfully launches from Kennedy Space Center
Crew of four begins 10-day deep-space journey testing Orion systems beyond Earth orbit.
Updated: Apr 1, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
NASA’s Artemis II crew arrives at launch pad and boards Orion spacecraft ahead of launch
Astronauts enter Orion, begin checks ahead of SLS liftoff.
Updated: Apr 1, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
NASA completes loading cryogenic fuel into Artemis II SLS tanks
All stages are in replenish phase now.
Updated: Apr 1, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
What happens if Artemis II launch is scrubbed tonight? Backup opportunities, turnaround time and more
NASA says that the mission has the best chance of launching successfully today itself. But what if things go south?
Published: Apr 1, 2026 | By Saubhagya Mukherjee
NASA says April 1 the 'most optimum' launch window before wind and rain risks increase
'Tomorrow looks to be the best. Other days – hit and miss,' said Mark Burger, the launch weather officer of the 45th Weather Squadron, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Published: Mar 31, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
What makes NASA's Artemis II so special after 1972's Apollo 17
More than 50 years after Apollo 17, a new era begins with deeper spaceflight, a diverse crew, and long-term Moon goals.
Published: Mar 31, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
NASA begins Artemis II launch countdown ahead of historic crewed Moon mission
Final checks, fueling prep, and crew quarantine mark the last phase before the 10-day lunar flyby.
Updated: Mar 31, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan